Leena Meri

Now the criminal gold watches are coming off their wrists and cash bundles from under the mattress. With the new changes in the law, the benefits obtained from crime and unexplained assets can be removed without having to associate them with a specific crime. Additionally, the confiscation requirement can be continued. (translated)

Today, a ban on keeping animals was discussed in parliament. Animals cannot call for help themselves, so it is our duty as humans to protect them. The ban on keeping animals for those convicted of animal cruelty will be extended in the future, and the penalty for violating the ban will become stricter. (translated)

In Finland, the prohibitions on keeping animals are far too lenient. Cases continue to emerge in the news where animals have been abused or neglected. Still, only a little over half of those guilty of animal protection offenses are banned from keeping animals. That's not acceptable. Now from the Ministry of Justice, there is... (translated)

In Finland, everyone must have the opportunity to seek justice, but the misuse of justice in so-called appeal manufacturing must be prevented. Therefore, we are preparing new legislation, such as advance payments in limited administrative court matters and measures against the misuse of justice. (translated)

During a visit to France at the overcrowded prison in Paris and the French Ministry of Justice "The occupancy rate of the Seine-Saint-Denis prison is 210 percent, and foreigners make up about one-third of the prison population. Most of the foreign prisoners in the prison are in the country illegally." (translated)

The Swedish parliament voted on Thursday to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years. An investigation is already underway in Finland. The numbers speak for themselves. Last year, 30.1% of those suspected of assault under the age of 15 were of foreign background, even though the proportion of those with a foreign background... (translated)

✅ People who treat animals cruelly do not deserve to keep animals for themselves. Therefore, the right of those convicted of animal welfare crimes to keep animals should be restricted with animal keeping bans. The bans are increasing❗️ The law was approved in the government session of the Parliament. (translated)

Foreign states are attempting to use people living in Finland as their agents in their intelligence and influence operations. This is a direct threat to Finland's security. Fortunately, this is being addressed. Regarding harmful information influence and so-called refugee spying. (translated)

Organized crime unfortunately does not stop at prison walls. Networks are run from inside the cell, and prisoners being released are already being recruited before their release. It is a very serious problem. Until now, authorities have not had proper means to address this. (translated)

Ulkomaalaisten vankien määrä on kasvanut hälyttävät 76 % kymmenessä vuodessa. Yleisin rikos ulkomaalaisten vankien keskuudessaan on huumausainerikos ja toiseksi yleisin on seksuaalirikos. Vankilat ovat yliasuttuja ja siihen tarvitaan ratkaisuja. Olen erittäin tyytyväinen, että kriminaalipoliittisessa toimenpideohjelmassa sovittu selvitys ulkomaalaisten vankien maasta poistamisesta nyt etenee. On keskeistä löytää keinoja tehostaa sekä vankiensiirtojärjestelmää että maasta poistamista. #vankilareformi #rikollisuus #maahanmuutto

Perussuomalaiset seisovat aidosti duunareiden puolella! Tämä hallitus puuttuu työperäiseen hyväksikäyttöön. https://t.co/9GyfvXe1lZ #työ #duuni https://t.co/OsHyjtvHsn #työ #duuni #Politiikka